Saruman captures the complex and powerful presence of the White Wizard in all his ambition and intellect. Standing within the stark, shadowed halls of Orthanc, Saruman is portrayed deep in thought, his robes gleaming with an austere elegance that contrasts with the growing darkness in his gaze. The painting hints at his inner conflict, as the once-noble wizard wrestles with the allure of power and control. With meticulous details and a somber palette, Saruman conveys the tragic fall of one of Middle-earth’s mightiest minds, forever marked by his turn to darkness.